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2800 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705-1309
Summary
Emerson Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 90th percentile among comparable California schools.
76.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
69.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 76.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 69.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 372/4,657 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 587/4,657 (87th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 283 |
| Low-Income Students | 85 (30.0%) |
| English Learners | 27 (9.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.9 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period. Math rose 1.0 points from last year and fell 1.8 points over the full period.
•Math -1.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 75.5% to 77.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 89% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 81%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 59.1% to 75.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.8-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Emerson Elementary compare within the district?
Emerson Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Berkeley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Emerson Elementary rank in California?
Emerson Elementary ranks No. 372 of 4,657 in reading and No. 587 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Emerson Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and tied for No. 3 in math among 11 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.6% meet the reading standard and 50.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Emerson Elementary compare with other schools in Berkeley?
Emerson Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Berkeley with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BerkeleyHow does Emerson Elementary compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Emerson Elementary is No. 29 in reading and No. 50 in math proficiency among the 165 K–5 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson ElementaryThis school | 69.9% | 76.9% |
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier | 75.9% | 77.8% |
| Cragmont Elementary | 72.3% | 74.6% |
